Coping with war call to brace for returning veterans
The Garden City Telegram examines the rise in suicide and personal crisis reports among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. It highlights gaps in tracking and care, noting 2006 death by own action rates, VA mental health shortcomings, staffing and funding issues, and calls for a comprehensive system to protect at risk service members and ensure adequate support.
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Open Letter From Gary Sillett on Ottawa Rec Center Plans
Gary Sillett, Princeton resident and Ottawa Herald pressman, reflects on the rec center debate in Ottawa. He argues against the plan, criticizes process and public hearings, warns about cost and impact on north side residents, and urges democratic participation while wishing readers well for the new year.
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Act of kindness in Lawrence as stranger returns lost wallet
A Lawrence woman faced a rushed schedule on December 2 when a stranger named Doug K. stopped at her home near I 70 and the Hallmark building to return a wallet found at Casey’s in Ottawa. He said he had been trying to reach her for an hour and a half while her husband was online.
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Reader Forum praises honest stranger Doug for wallet return
A reader thanks Doug from Ottawa for driving 70 miles to return a missing wallet, spending hours and prompting a gift card gesture. The letter highlights honesty, decency, and the impact of one stranger's action on the writer and their family.
Do Ottawa deserve better road conditions after snowfall
A traveler reports driving from Ottawa into Kansas City and back, noting slick streets within Ottawa while highways and nearby cities like Olathe and Overland Park were clear. Residential streets remained snow covered, and private driveways fared better than Main Street after 24 hours of snowfall. Residents deserve improved road conditions.
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Ottawa Herald Readers Forum How To Reach Us
Readers share how to contact The Ottawa Herald, outlining submission methods, addresses, and guidance for submitting letters and opinions to the newspaper forum. The note emphasizes clear contact details and polite, concise input for publication consideration.
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